Marvin Francis

Very Quietly and Peacefully on August 10, 2014, Our Almighty God, in his infinite wisdom, gently closed the eyes of our beloved MARVIN LEE FRANCIS. Marvin Lee Francis, son of the late Phillip Francis and Clara Jean Francis, was born on September 2, 1937 in Deep Creek, Virginia. Marvin attended High School at I. C. Norcum in Portsmouth, Virginia. After graduating in 1956, he served in the United States Air Force for 23 years. Marvin had 23 years of continuous service in the Air Force with work experience in fabric and leather works and Air Cargo services when he retired in 1977 with the rank of Master Sergeant (E7). Marvin's community affairs included his membership at Whatcoat United Methodist Church as well as serving on the Pastor Parish Relations Committee, as an Evangelism Explosion Member, the Computer Committee, Men's Fellowship Bible Study, Men's Day Committee, a Member of the Chancel Choir, W. Anthony Powell Mass Choir and a Member of the Gospel Sounds. He was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans; a member of the Cherry Blossom Masonic Lodge #42 Prince Hall Affiliation of the State of Washington and a member of The Capital Esquires Ltd. He also Volunteered with the Salvation Army Winter Homeless Shelter. Marvin loved flying remote controlled airplanes, golfing, fishing, and playing against the self-made Kings of Pinochle. In Addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Roy Francis and two sons: Marcus Wayne Francis and Ronald Jay Francis. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 39 years, Anita Louise Francis of Dover, Delaware; two sons, Carlton Francis of Smyrna, Delaware and Phillip Francis of Dover, Delaware; a brother, Lavarne ~ (Lee) Francis of Camden, Delaware; a sister, Diane Hollins, of Landover, Maryland; two grandsons; Joshua White of Norfolk, Virginia and DaShawn Francis of Viola, Delaware; five granddaughters, Kesha Francis of Toledo, Ohio; Symone Francis, Faith Francis, Layla Francis, Elani Francis of Dover, Delaware and Anisa Maldanado of Clayton, Delaware; brother-in-law, Bobby Smith (Yolanda) of San Antonio, Texas; sister-in-law, Juanita Smith of Houston, Texas; and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews, relatives and special friends. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Marvin Francis, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

Marvin Francis

September 2, 1937 - August 10, 2014